Edmond Active Issue 23

Inside: Around Edmond, Shop Edmond, Field Trip, Sports, Events, My Home, My Yard

2012 Trends

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6. InBusiness

8. MyYard

10. MyHome

12. MyFitness

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20. FieldTrip

22. EdmondSports

22. EdmondStyle

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>>> Around Edmond

In my 40 years on this planet, I have never been more excited to see a season roll in than I am about this Spring. It’s roaring in and with it is enormous change all around us.

Edmond is becoming home to some really fantastic new eateries like Vin Dolce Wine Bar, Coolgreens, Homerun Sliders as featured in this month’s Metro Food & Drink, Cafe Evoke and more! With these new establishments coming to our town, it gives us all the opportunity to stay in Edmond and enjoy the things we normally had to trek to OKC to experience, and that is an amazing thing for our town.

While the town is growing in leaps and bounds right now, so is Edmond Active Magazine Online. It’s been all I could do to keep up, but now am finishing up what I have started on our new website to bring to you a complete city guide meant to help all of Edmond’s new residents get around that much easier. It will be constantly changing, which is the way we like things around here!

Another new social media addition is the EdmondActive Pinterest Page which will be evolving throughout this month and will finally give a home to all of the Shop Edmond photos we take every month for our advertisers!!! You’ll be able to pin our content from the new website at EdmondActive.com, rate local businesses and much more! Visit often to see in real time what we have planned and we welcome any suggestions you may have!

Keeping up with new trends can be time consuming but it’s oh so much fun for me. Be sure to check the 2012 Trends pages to see some of the newest spring accessories you can add to your existing winter weekend wardrobe that are amazingly affordable, super cute and available right now. Be sure to check in next

month for a look at some of the most exciting spring fashions, home decor & more that these amazing local shops have in store for us for late spring and summer.

For March, we decided to bring you some fun with a feature on the hottest trend right now ... Longboarding. And for our two wheeled readers, a feature on the Endurocross event that was held in Guthrie!

We hope you enjoy this issue, and will follow us at Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest for daily & weekly happenings @EdmondActive, where we post events, advertiser specials & more. If you are new to town, keep your eye out for upcoming events, as things start to heat up in April!

Have a wonderful March, and thanks so much for supporting our locally owned, independent magazine!

Spring Brings ChangeBy Sherri Hultner

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>>> In Business

Whether you are a student at UCO that is a soon to be graduate entering the workforce for the first time, a part time worker, or an experienced worker who is exploring their options in the job market, the job search can be a mystery. Most job seekers do not realize the unwritten rules, nuances, and mystery that surrounds the job search.

For most companies over 500 employees, the hiring process is managed by a human resource manager or recruiter. They serve as a project manager screening for qualified candidates with the hiring manager only meeting the top 3-7 candidates for a job opening. The screening process can be a long one. The hiring process averages 90 days with HR Managers evaluating 200 candidates for a single position.

In order to put your best foot forward and gain the attention of that hiring manager, consider the following before sending a single application:

1. Apply for a job in which you are qualified. Of the 200 candidates who apply for a single position, less than 50% or less of them are actually qualified for the job. This is the biggest frustration and point of contention for a HR Manager.

2. Follow instructions. If the company requests the candidate include salary information within their application, failing to do so could screen you out as a candidate.

3. Forget the resume objective. The look of a resume is more like an online profile. Include a skills and qualifications section with bulleted keywords.

4. Always include a cover letter and resume. The hiring process is a very subjective one. Some HR Managers will screen out candidates if they do not include a cover letter even if they do not even read them.

5. Keep your resume simple. This means basic fonts and format that is comfortable to the hiring manager and easy to read depending on your software program. Refrain from adding graphics unless you are a designer.

6. Your resume and cover letter should be a .doc not a .pdf. If applying for a job online using an ATS or applicant tracking system, make sure your resume is a document and

not a pdf. These are not easily scanned or read by the ATS. You could be overlooked because your resume is not easily read for the hiring software.

7. Clean up your social networking profiles. A growing percentage of companies are Googling candidates during the hiring process. Post content on your profile that paints you in a good light and remove embarrassing photos.

8. Get on LinkedIn. LinkedIn.com is the professional social networking platform of choice. Nearly 80% of recruiters or HR Managers visit LinkedIn first when looking for candidates to fill their open position. Ask your colleagues, professors, and professional contacts to recommend you.

9. Attend in person networking events. In an ideal world, a job seeker will begin networking and building relationships a year before they begin actively looking for work. Attend events where a prospective hiring manager would attend and not your industry friends. They are considered your competition.

10. Use your blog to build relationships and establish creditability. A blog can be a powerful tool to gain access to decision makers and HR professionals. As a member of the press you can interview a company HR Manager to learn about their company culture while making a powerful professional connection.

Taking these ten tips in mind, the job search can be a less mysterious and more straight-forward process. These suggestions help make the job search more painful for not only you, but the HR Manager who is overseeing the process. And less pain paints you, the job seeker in a more positive light.

Jessica Miller-Merrell, a leadership blogger & social media expert at Blogging4Jobs. She is a digital strategist with a passion for recruitment, human resources, training and social media and is the author of “Tweet This! Twitter for Business,” a how-to business guide for Twitter.

4 Keys to Building Your Business with Social MediaBy Jessica Miller-Merrell, author and guest columnist for Fortune.com

In Business <<<

Madoff. Enron. Ponzi. What emotions, sympathies, or

frustrations do these words conjure up in your mind? For me,

they’re simply examples of greed, excess, and selfishness.

They’re the endgame of good people who do bad things.

While you may disagree with that statement, arguably,

nobody starts with the desire to bring financial ruin to

thousands of people, it just “gets out of control.” There’s

an old saying that when you stick a frog in a boiling pot of

water, he’ll jump out. But if you stick the frog in a cold pot,

and slowly increase the temperature, you can boil him to

death, and he’ll enjoy it.

I think the same is true for the “monsters” like Bernie

Madoff. They, like any one of us, get slowly trapped in a

suddenly boiling pot of water with no way to escape. In

reality, they let their complacency, quest for riches, or all

around poor judgments cloud their vision.

Early in my college education I had the opportunity to

receive instruction from a learned and wise professor. The

class, ironically, was business law and ethics. Although

the majority of the semester we focused on the legal issues

facing businesses, the final day of the semester became the

professor’s “soap box” day.

I can’t tell you anything the professor said during this

50 minute lecture except for this one guiding principal: you

must find something in your life that is more important than

money, your job, or public accolades, which you must hold

sacred and dear, otherwise you will fail despite all other

success. This professor noted that this sacred and cherished

thing must be something you would never compromise for,

will always find more important, and cannot be related to

money, job, or accolades.

That sage advice remains with me through today. Far

too often, souls get separated from themselves because they

forget the core principles. I am certain that businesses and

individuals would find tremendous success, should they

choose to adhere to “the professor’s creed.”

One other timely quote posits that “no other success can

compensate for the failure in the home.” For me, the home

has become a great possession that takes precedent ovet all

other things.

This week (February 25th), I’m taking my small family

to “the happiest place on earth,” where I hope “all their

dreams come true.” Despite the exhaustion, frustration, and

seemingly substantial “family time,” I certainly wouldn’t

trade this experience for anything. My hope is that each of

you finds the more important thing, and certainly prioritizes

it above all else.

Jeffrey Taylor is an attorney whose family is the most important thing in his life.

There Is Always Something More ImportantBy Jeffrey Taylor, Attorney at Law

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>>> My Yard

Picnic Bench ChillerAre you always trying to find a container to chill drinks in for

your outdoor gatherings or celebrations? We modified our picnic bench with a copper planter that we

found at Lowes for $34.95. The hardest part was cutting the hole in the center of the table top. A jigsaw seemed to be the best tool for the job. Once the hole was cut, we just dropped the planter in and secured it with wood screws around the top. That’s all there is to it. Add a couple of bags of ice & your favorite beverages ... and enjoy! Remember, we can’t be held responsible for any injuries out there, if you attempt this project & be sure to wear safety equipment and watch your fingers when you’re attempting this project!

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>>> My Home

Craftsman Revisited

In our effort to show you area new homes that are available and help to inspire you with ideas for even your existing home, Authentic Homes Craftsman model, in Edmond/NW OKC just off Memorial service road, struck us as the perfect home to highlight. The kitchen in this open floorplan is a modern twist to the Craftsman style, with amazing green subway tile and all outlets hidden for a seemless view from the open family room, and add to it the amazing lighting, this kitchen is the perfect place to host gatherings!

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BOOT CAMP LOCATIONS:Mitch ParkHafer Park

Stars and Stripes Park

Contact Melissa Cox at 405-496-5891

www.shapeproject.comEmail: [email protected]

twitter: @theshapeprojectfacebook:

www.facebook.com/TheShapeProject

>>> My Fitness

Winter months are almost behind us and it’s time for

a little Spring check-up. Research has found that 45% of

Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution and

that 35% of those people have quit that goal after one

month. If you have fallen short of those great first of the

year intentions, it is not too late to revisit your goal and

start again. Whether you are revisiting your previous goal

or constructing new ones, there exist some valuable aspects

of goal setting to help you achieve them.

Overall, make SMART goals. First, your goal should be

Specific. While a goal of becoming healthier has great value,

be specific about what component of your health you would

like to focus on. Second, have a goal that is Measureable.

Cutting back on how many cigarettes you smoke each day

can be refined by putting a quantity on that amount. Third,

set an Attainable goal! Don’t set yourself for failure or

disappoint by setting a goal of losing fifty pounds in one

month. That leads us to creating a goal that is Realistic.

Understand what is feasible to achieve and develop your

goal around that. For example, healthy weight loss is 1-

2 pounds per week so don’t state a goal of losing fifteen

pounds any given week. Last, choose a Timetable for your

goal. Do you want to achieve this goal in one month, six

months, or longer? No matter what your SMART goal may

be, it’s important to remember that your goal should not

create more stress or guilt. It’s simply a blueprint to help

manifest what you want to achieve.

Throughout this journey, evaluate your progress and

identify what is working and what is not. Remind yourself

often of what your goal is and surround yourself with people

who can keep you accountable and support you.

Achieving your goals and having motivation to do so

is a process. Making progress in goal achievement will

reward you with a higher sense of well-being, in turn giving

you emotional strength for further achievement in a self-

reinforcing cycle. With each success, set more ambitious

goals.

Attention on Your IntentionBy: Melissa Cox, M.S. / The Shape Project, LLC

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>>> Metro Food & Drink

Home Run Sliders

One of Edmond’s newest eateries is Home Run Sliders, located next to Hideaway Pizza on 5th street. Home Run Sliders has a huge variety of unique and tasty sliders. They have Beef, Chicken, Prime Rib and even vegie. Their toppings include cilantro salsa, guacamole, chili, BBQ sauce...just about anything you can imagine.

Home Run Sliders is the perfect place to take the kids. It’s totally a kid-friendly atmosphere and the a single kids slider make a perfect meal for the little ones.

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Real BeerIn honor of St. Patrick’s

Day we thought it would be appropriate to highlight a good Irish beer. Guinness Draught is just such a beer. It’s dark, full bodied and rich, the way a real beer is supposed to be.

You can pick up your own sixer of Guinness Draught at the Edmond Wine Shop on the corner 15th and Boulevard.

I’m Just Sayin’ Gifts and More carries candles, home accessories and decor, housewares, handbags & jewelry and infants & toddler accessories, as well as full selection of fantastic for upscale, fun and unique Spring decor ideas!!! You can also find amazing items from talented local artisans. Store hours are Monday - Friday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. and Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Stop in to this boutique in North Edmond located at 121 East Waterloo Road at the corner of Broadway & Waterloo for some of the most unique items in Edmond! If you’re looking for something specific, call at 285.7210 Be sure to follow at Facebook @Imjustsayingiftsandmore

RENAISSANCE SALON & SPARenaissance Salon & Spa is the perfect place to spring into spring with a facial, mani/pedi or

massage! This charming 100 year old farmhouse is located at 10440 N. Broadway Extension just off of

Britton. Give them a call to make an appointment at 751-8888 or visit them online at SalonRen.com for specials and to order gift certificates from the comfort of your own home!

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Be sure to stop in to Edmond’s own locally owned Sears store on 33rd St., just next to Charleston’s, where you can find appliances (great sales with installation!), generators, electronics, treadmills, tools, tv’s, and more! If they don’t have what you need, they can order it for you!

Stay in Edmond & save on name brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman & more! Follow them at Facebook @Sears Hometown Store Edmond, OK or at Twitter @ SearsHTEdmondOK

Renaissance Day Spa

>>> Shop Edmond

Our Sisters’ Closet is a quality resale shop that supports the YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter. We are excited to be in Edmond where the community is welcoming us with open arms.

You are invited to visit our “Resale Boutique” at 101 E. Hurd (3 blocks N of 2nd and 1/2 way between Broadway and Boulevard. Tues - Sat 10-5 348-2442

Whether you shop or donate, you will be welcomed. We recently moved our OKC location to the Walnut Square Center I-240 & Penn. If you enjoy quality resale shopping, we invite you to visit our South Our Sisters’ Closet Boutique.

Edmond Antiques is located at 17 S. Broadway in Downtown Edmond. Stop in and say hi to Pam, she has some very unique antiques, estate sale items and home decor just in time for the Valentine’s Day & spring decor! Stock is always changing, so be sure to stop in often. Follow Edmond Antiques at Facebook and if you are in need of something specific, give them a call at 405-471-5555.

For professional piano lessons from an accredited instructor, contact Rebecca Yeager of Grand Scale at 405-317-8303 or send an inquiry to [email protected]. $20 off with the mention of this ad! What are you waiting for?!

Rebecca Yeagr is the owner and artisan behind Simply Twisted and she can be found at Facebook as well as I’m Just Saying Gifts & More. She creates beautiful beaded & vintage jewelry, hand knit scarves, and some of the most creative cards for everyday to holidays. The bracelets & scarves are some of my personal favorites!

You can visit her website at www.Simplytwisted.us for examples of her work.

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EDMOND WINE SHOPWhether you are looking for unique beer and wine selections for your Thunder watch parties, or

if your are new to selecting wines and are looking for something amazing for springtime grilling, the employees at Edmond Wine Shop are all very helpful and educated on every wine they carry, so don’t be shy, ask away! Keep your eye out for them at Twitter & Facebook @EdmondWineShop! Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. till 9 pm!

THE BEEF JERKY EMPORIUMThe Beef Jerky Emporium is your grilling headquarters with 2 inch dry rubbed steaks, spices,

rubs, cobbler fillings & more! Their giftbaskets make great gifts for the guy who has everything! Also, stop by the Edmond store which is located at 810 Danforth, next to Hobby Lobby, for an amazing selection of anything you may need for the upcoming grilling season with family and friends! And check for them online at Facebook @TheBeefJerkyEmporium!

LOTSA NOODLESLocated on Memorial just south of the AMC Theaters Quail Springs Mall, Lotsa Noodles is a

great place to stop with your family for a casual & fun dining experience. From their Kids Eat Free Mondays to the excellent selection on their menu at a terrific price, Lotsa Noodles will become a family favorite! Try the all new ravioli dish & pizzas!

They also have catering available for your party or corporate needs! Their food is freshly prepared and they have anything from pasta, sandwiches, salads ~ You’ll the casual atmosphere!

You can follow Lotsa Noodles at Facebook & Twitter @LotsaNoodles for daily upates & specials!

SWEET PEACEStop by Sweet Peace to see the amazing selection of candy, candy bouquets or arrange your own

custom bouquet & there are tons of amazingly affordable gifts for all ages! Now carrying Jelly Belly Sodas in 8 flavors!

Sweet Peace is located on Danforth Rd. just west of Santa Fe at 1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 111, has a great selection of gifts & candy. You can also find jewelry, tshirts, hoodies & caps, stuffed animals & more! Great for corporate gift giving! Their hours are Tues - Wed: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs - Fri: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Follow Sweet Peace at Facebook!

Shop Edmond <<<

Enjoy Springtime in the country at any one of the 5 amazing cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages located in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the cozy fireplaces and with a massage spa package, a candlelit breakfast and more. To book a reservation, visit Aaronsgate.com or call 405-282-0613.

Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages

THE MAKEUP BARThe Makeup Bar, on Western Ave. in Nichols Hills Plaza, is celebrating their 10th anniversary in

2011 and for good reason. You can find anything relating to beauty products or services and Alex Mendez, owner, prides herself with customer service to die for. And... she focuses on this daily! Stop in to see the fun high quality selection of products that are in stock... with tons of great affordable gift ideas. Great ideas for your spring beauty needs are here!

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ENJOY SPRINGTIME WITH A STAY AT ARCADIAN B&B

& GIFTS AT THE ARCADIAN GIFT SHOP

Reserve your room at the Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast just in time for an adult getaway or order a gift certificate for a stay at a later date! Be sure to visit the Arcadian Gift Shop for unique and beautiful gifts for your special somone! Conviently located at 1st and University. To book a reservation, which usually book up quickly this time of year, visit ArcadianInn.com or call 405-348-6347.

We offer affordable & stylish accents, re-styled furniture, fun jewelry, unique decor & gifts for every room and every taste!

Be sure to stop in to see the fun & original holiday items the vendors have in stock for Spring!!!

Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Edmond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869

Arcadian Inn Bed & Breakfast

Paint Your Art Out is hands down Edmond’s party headquarters. This is a really fun place for your Girls Night Out, Kids Parties, Team Building exercises & corporate parties. Artist lead sessions mean absolutey anyone can be an artist! Visit PaintYourArtOut.net for their current calendar of paintings and to register online! Located at 100 N. Broadway right in the heart of Edmond!

>>> Shop Edmond

POLE POSITION RACEWAYBe sure to stop into Pole Position Raceway in OKC on 2905 N.W. 36th St. in Oklahoma City,

OK to pick up your 2012 Season Pass, or give them a call at 405.942.2292 for track availability for personal or corporate parties! Great team building opportunity! Their hours are Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – Midnight

MILLIES TABLE CATERING & MoreMillies is your holiday meal headquarters offering a complete Ham Holiday Dinner or be sure to

stop in to pick up your sides and spend your time with family & friends!And don’t forget about Hot Meals to go on Mon., Tues. & Thurs.! Give Millie a call at 330-9156 by

2 pm and your meal will be ready to go between 5 & 6pm! Located at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond! For more information, visit her website at www.MilliesTable.com

FUNKY MONKEYFor Funky, Trendy, Fun Clothing for everyone in family, stop in to Funky Monkey at 14101

N. May Avenue Ste 113! Save every Monday with FB Tote Day and while shopping online at FunkeyMonkeyClothes.com - And be sure to stop in to wish them a Happy 4th Birthday!!!

With designer clothing by Flowers by Zoe, Juicy & True Religion and 7 for All Mankind for Men & Boys, there’s something for everyone with amazing sales going on! Open Monday through Saturdays from 10 to 6 pm! Be sure to follow along at Facebook and at Twitter at @Funky__Monkey

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>>> Field Trip

The Lazy-E Arena, in Guthrie, plays host to a dizzying number of dirt sports throughout the year. There’s Rodeo, Horse Shows, Roping, Monster Trucks, BMX, Arenacross and Endurocross. If it done in the dirt, chances are it’s done at the Lazy-E.

My good buddy, Brett Cue (pictured top right), invited me out to the Endurocross recently. He was there to perform in the jumping exhibition and to race the event. While Brett is an accomplished motocross racer, and dirtbike jumper, this was his first venture into Endurocross. For the uninitiated Endurocross is a man-made off-road course in an arena setting. The course contains boulders, logs, sand, concrete pipes and tractor tires.

Being a motocrosser, Brett attacked the course as a motocrosser would--fast and with little regard for the obstacles in front of him. His tactics served him well during practice, but come race time, it was a whole different story.

For the start of his heat race, Brett got a good jump off the gate and led the pack to their first challenge--a large mountain of dirt with two big logs stacked at the bottom. Brett didn’t back off. He was going to show everyone how it’s done. He hit those logs hard enough that it sent his rear wheel off in a race with his front wheel to the top of the hill. The rear wheel won. Brett did a slow motion front-flip and landed on his head. The crash resulted in a broken collar bone and a trip to the ER.

But that’s par for the course for my buddy Brett. It was the 6th time he’d broken that particular collar bone. To a motocrosser a broken collar bone isn’t much of an injury. About 98% of the racers I know have broken theirs at least once. But I have to admit that Brett broke his in style.

Field Trip <<<

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Longboarding is a fast growing form of skateboarding in which top speed is the ultimate goal. Longboarding evolved alongside skateboarding being the main form of transportation to the beach for surfers in the fifties and sixties. In many ways, longboarding is similar to surfing, the main reason being is that it provides a much smoother ride than conventional skateboards. This, for many people, is the reason longboarding is so appealing.

Downhill longboarding is a style of longboarding only for the courageous rider. Speeds of 35 - 40 miles per hour are commonplace in this extreme form of the sport. To stay stable at speeds like these, the best equipment must be implemented. However, this runs a very high price. A good quality downhill board can often go for $450 or more.

A more affordable variety of the sport is freeriding or even downhill freeriding. Freeriding is the fun, ligthearted, and relaxing style that is appealing to the masses. The possibilities for it are endless. One of the most fun aspects of this style is sliding. Freeride boards are usually designed in a manner that allows the rider to easily slide across the pavement.

The sport has blown up very fast locally. There are many spots to skate in and around the metropolitan area. There are a few groups of serious longboarders, such as the OKC longboard crew and the SLC in stillwater, who frequent these spots and help advance the small local scene that is rapidly growing.

It’s All Downhill LongboardingBy Jeff Hultner

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>>>Edmond Style ‘12 Trends

Hooded tee Target 14.99 Ruffled tank Old Navy 9.99

Braided Bead Bracelet Francesca’s 12.00

Sterling silver Salmon earrings Francesca’s 12.00

Grey Ballet Flats Target 12.98

Pink Salmon Crossbody from Piperlime.com $109

Worn cuffed Womens Jeans Old Navy 22.99

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Red Wrap SweaterOldNavy.com 7.98

Denim Pencil SkirtOldNavy.com 22.98

??? White Jeweled Watch Francesca’s 9.98

Black FlatsOld Navy 18.99

Sterling/Red RingFunky Monkey 12.99

Turquoise/Silver BanglesFrancesca’s 22.00

Aviator Sunglasses Francesca’s 14.00

Red/White/Turquoise Scarf Funky Monkey 12.99

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Gold Teardrop Earrings Francesca’s 12.00

White T & Olive SweaterOld Navy 5.99 & 29.99

Jeans Old Navy 19.99

Olive SandalsOld Navy 10.94

Simply Twisted Wrap Bracelet I’m Just Sayin Gifts & More 16.00

White Tote Funky Monkey

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Sterling Silver Cuff Serendipity Market

White T & Tan Sweater Old Navy 5.99 & 29.99

Tan Watch Francesca’s 24.00

Antiqued ToteSerendipity Market18.99

Tan Tennis ShoesOld Navy 17.94

Antique Silver Earrings Francesca’s 12.00

Black Maxi Skirt Target.com 24.99

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Gold Leopard Watch Francesca’s 28.00

Chocolate Brown Poncho Serendipity Market

White T Old Navy 5.99

Trouser Jeans Old Navy 19.99

Green & Brown Earrings Francesca’s 16.00

Leopard Canvas Tote Target 12.99

Leopard SandalsOld Navy 10.94

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Coral Nautical Necklace Francesca’s 24.00

Orange Flats Funky Monkey

Nautical Juicy Crossbody Bag Funky Monkey

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Blue & White Sweater Francesca’s 34.99 White T Old Navy 5.99 Skinny Jeans Old Navy 19.99

Aviator SunglassesFrancesca’s 14.00

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06- Heartland eLearning Conference @ UCO

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11 12 13- Uco Choral Ensembles @ The Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help

14- Oc Music Recital @ Oc’s Recital Hall

18 19 20- Spring Break Blast @ Edmond Historical Society & Museum

21- Spring Break Blast @ Edmond Historical Society & Museum

25- Tri K Winter Barrel Blast @ Lazy E Arena

26 27- Jubilant Sykes - Baritone @ Armstrong Auditorium

28- Uco Chamber Orchestra @ Radke Fine Arts Theater

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08- Doc Severinsen and His Big Band @ Armstrong Auditorium

09- Livelink Spring 2012 Concert Series @ Acm@uco Performance Lab

10- The Museum Store Side Walk Sale @ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

- Downtown Edmond Art Crawl @ Downtown Edmond

15- Uco Kaleidoscope Dancers In Concert @ Mitchell Hall Theater


- Bright Night Of Star Wars @ Science Museum Oklahoma


22- Spring Break Blast @ Edmond Historical Society & Museum



29- Uco Wind Symphony @ Mitchell Hall Theater

30- Livelink Spring 2012 Concert Series @ Acm@uco Performance Lab

31- Run Your Cookies Off 5k @ Mitch Park

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